Author: Canadian Lacrosse Association

Founded in 1867, the Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) is the governing body responsible for all aspects of lacrosse in Canada. Our organization is comprised of 10 Member Associations representing nearly 80,000 individual participants, including coaches, officials, and athletes of all ages and abilities. The CLA's mission is to honour the sport of lacrosse and its unique nation-building heritage, by engaging our members, leading our partners, and providing opportunities for all Canadians to participate. We strive to accomplish this while adhering to our core values of health, excellence, accountability, respect and teamwork. The CLA oversees the delivery of numerous national championships and the participation of Team Canada at all international events sanctioned by the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL). The CLA is proud to be affiliated with partners that share the same vision and values, including our corporate partners - New Balance Athletics, Warrior Sports, Westjet, and Baron Rings - as well as our funding partners the Government of Canada, the Coaching Association of Canada, and the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation.

Scott Teeter Returns as Canada Women’s National Field Head Coach

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OTTAWA, ON—Lacrosse Canada is pleased to announce Scott Teeter will return as head coach, accompanying the senior women’s national team to next summer’s 2022 World Lacrosse Women’s World Championship in Towson, USA. “Scott Teeter will once again bring a wealth of coaching talent and personal character to our Women’s national team,” said Jason Donville, Director […]

Canadian Lacrosse Association Statement on Iroquois Nationals and the World Games

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OTTAWA, ON – No country has benefited more than Canada from the gift of lacrosse that has been bestowed upon the global sporting community from the Haudenosaunee people. As such, the Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) and Team Canada stands unequivocally in support of the Haudenosaunee’s inclusion in the upcoming 2022 World Games in Birmingham, USA […]

Canadian Lacrosse Association Cancels 2020 Championships

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CLA 2020 National Championships Cancelled Ottawa, ON— The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) announced today that it has cancelled all 2020 National Championships, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The 2020 National Championship hosts will have the opportunity to host in 2021. This difficult decision was made with the support of the box lacrosse and field […]

Canada Lacrosse Makes Statement on COVID-19, April 30

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Canadian Lacrosse Association Statement on COVID-19 (April 30) Ottawa, ON — The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) has been monitoring the COVID-19 situation and following the advice of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the Government of Canada. At this time, it is the CLA’s recommendation that all lacrosse activities be suspended in Canada […]

Congrats To Team Canada Lacrosse On Their 5th Consecutive World Title

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Canada captured its fifth consecutive Cockerton Cup after a 19-12 win against Team Iroquois. It was a night of celebration for Team Canada, but not without tough competition from its opponent. Within the first 19 seconds of play, Team Iroquois scored the first goal of the night. Canada quickly retaliated with a goal of its […]

Canada U-19 Women’s Roster Cut to 25

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Since December 2018, players from across the country have been competing for a spot on Team Canada to play at the FIL Women’s Lacrosse U19 World Championship. This field lacrosse world championship is taking place in Peterborough, Ontario from Aug. 1-10, 2019. READ MORE: Check out our Junior College Report, Part 1 here, complete with season […]

Dave Huntley Posthumously Honored with Lester B. Pearson Award

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The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) is proud to announce that the late Dave Huntley, a man who dedicated his life to growing the sport of lacrosse and the Canadian national team program, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Lester B. Pearson Award, one of the highest honours bestowed by this country’s lacrosse community. The Lester B. […]

Canada Announces Coaching Staff for U19 Women’s Field Lacrosse National Team

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OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) is pleased to announce the appointments of the coaching and support staff that will help lead and mentor Canada’s future stars at next summer’s 2019 FIL U-19 Women’s Field Lacrosse World Championship in Peterborough, Ontario. A group of highly qualified coaches will join returning head coach Scott Teeter – who led […]

2019 Presidents Cup: Kahnawake to Host Senior B Box Lacrosse National Championship

The Canadian Lacrosse Association and the Kahnawake Mohawks are pleased to announce that the 2019 President’s Cup, Canada’s Senior B box lacrosse national championship, will be held in Kahnawake from August 26 to September 1. The tournament will be held at the Kahnawake Sports Complex for the third time in its history. The Mohawks, who […]